How do I change themes in vista?

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patchy1982

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Iv been trying to do this for a couple of days now but cant get my head round it. Iv done everything iv had to( patched/changed the files in the system 32 folder, i.e uxtheme.dll) but when iv re-booted and went to personalize to select a new theme iv added to the windows themes folder the visual style file isnt recognized as a theme file and I still only have the option off classic and aero theme. Does anyone know how to get around this? as im sure it can be done. Thanks in advance
 

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    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
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    Dell USB 4 button optical
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    DSL provided by ATT
No unfortunately, I already know how to change a basic theme but when you download themes they seem to be a .msstyles file and not a .theme file so when I paste the .msstyle file I have dowloaded into the windows/resources/theme folder and try to select a new theme through the personalize settings, the .msstyles file isnt there, only the standard aero and classic options
 

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Sorry then patchy. On my computer those are things that dont interest me and I have not had another similiar question. So hopefully, one of the younger members will be able to help.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS420
    Memory
    6 gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD3650 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SP2009W 20 inch Flat Panel w Webcam
    Hard Drives
    640 gb
    Cooling
    Fan
    Keyboard
    Dell USB
    Mouse
    Dell USB 4 button optical
    Other Info
    DSL provided by ATT

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Hewlett-Packard SR5019UK
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 processor 3800 + 2.40GHz
    Motherboard
    M2N68-LA (Narra)
    Memory
    2.50GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GeForce
    Sound Card
    Realtec ALC888 Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" LCD Monitor
    Hard Drives
    160 Gb Usable Hard Drive
    Other Info
    HP G56 Laptop Win 7 64bit. 4Gb Ram DDR2's. Hitachi 450Gb Hard Drive. Pentium(R) Duel-Core CPU.

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Hewlett-Packard SR5019UK
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 processor 3800 + 2.40GHz
    Motherboard
    M2N68-LA (Narra)
    Memory
    2.50GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GeForce
    Sound Card
    Realtec ALC888 Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" LCD Monitor
    Hard Drives
    160 Gb Usable Hard Drive
    Other Info
    HP G56 Laptop Win 7 64bit. 4Gb Ram DDR2's. Hitachi 450Gb Hard Drive. Pentium(R) Duel-Core CPU.
Iv been following the instructions but when it says I can select my d/loaded .msstyle file from display properties, how do I get to display properties? Iv noticed this is for xp, not vista
 

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